Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
86
Score
Firehouse Subs has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Margate restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees leaving food work station, returning to work with food and putting gloves on without washing hands first; educated; advised to change gloves and wash hands when changing tasks; employee washed hands;
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (130F - Hot Holding);at steam table at front counter; as per operator food reheated earlier in the microwave; food overstocked; operator stirred food; rechecked to 149 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by tall reach in coolers / three compartment sink; observed hand sanitizer provided instead of soap ; advised to provide soap
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate; copies made from an original certificate. As per manager copies were made from original certificate; no original available; **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) bucket under register at front counter; advised to change to 200 ppm
21-08-4
58
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 11:94 a.m. meatballs (111F - Hot Holding); chili (121F - Hot Holding). Per operator, both items placed in unit at 10:30 a.m. operator reheat both items in microwave to 171-177 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in dishwashing area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A copy has been given to the operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at front line. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular, bag and cap stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
55
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed food residue on kitchen floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employees drink containers stored on food preparation table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinking water stored in freezer and cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Firehouse Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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